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HSBC, Santander spin-off and Microsoft launch diversity-focused VC initiative

The 11-member consortium will fully fund Included VC's fellowship programme for nine months

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Emily Nicolle

Included VCs inaugural fellowship cohort in 2020 was made up of 30 individuals who were selected from 1,400 applicants, hailing from diverse backgrounds in Europe
Included VCs inaugural fellowship cohort in 2020 was made up of 30 individuals who were selected from 1,400 applicants, hailing from diverse backgrounds in Europe Photo: Included VC

The venture capital arms of a number of global banks and major technology firms have formed a consortium of 11 funds to power a diversity-focused fellowship programme for investing.

HSBC Ventures, Microsoft’s M12, Notion Capital and Mouro Capital, which is entirely funded by Santander, are among the Included VC programme’s partners and sponsors.

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